as in to spread
to become known
the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
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Mamdani held the advantage of being a media-savvy millennial who appeared singularly cognizant of the benefits of harnessing the internet to spread his message in a race where Cuomo held the power of instant name recognition.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2025 -
Formed in Los Angeles, the gang has grown into a transnational criminal organization with tens of thousands of members spread across the United States, Mexico and Central America.—
Martha McHardy
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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And right now is when pollen from ryegrass, timothy grass, and ragweed starts circulating.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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If on or near West Kerr Scott Reservoir, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Another said that the same man came to his shop in five different outfits on the same day to try to get around it.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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Donald Trump’s son Eric may have hinted at how the T1 will get around the problem.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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